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Brahma

The Brahma is an Asiatic breed of chicken. The first Brahmas were brought to the United States in 1846 from China. The earliest male imports to the USA weighed around 14 pounds. They were used as a utility fowl for both their meat and eggs. Today Brahmas are mainly kept for ornamental purposes.

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Breed Purpose
Dual Purpose
Comb
Pea
Broodiness
Average
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
Medium
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
Light Brown
Breed Temperament
Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties
Light, Buff, Dark, Gold, Black, White, Blue, Buff Columbian,and Blue Columbian.
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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April 20, 2012 at 12:32 pm
amberflea
Reviewed by amberflea
Pros: Great moms, healthy, not flighty, GREAT EGG LAYERS
Cons: Feathered legs

Great medium brown egg layers, hearty winter birds, healthy, great moms... surrogate to my guinea keets!keets on my back.JPG

 

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April 19, 2012 at 7:28 am
Coos NH
Reviewed by Coos NH
Pros: Its all good
Cons: None

This is a fantastic bird for your back yard coop. Great Egger, Doesnt mind the cold weather at all. Mine are the most docile of all the birds I have. They are in the middle of the pecking order even though they are larger then most of the other types I have. They are silly to watch since the feathers on their legs make them look like they have a funny gate when they run. They free range well and always come back to the coop at night. Quiet bird and a good choice for in town if you have close neighbors.  

January 11, 2012 at 6:38 pm
WoofMeowCluck
Reviewed by WoofMeowCluck
Pros: Friendly
Cons: none

Very friendly, calm chickens.  I only have one but she lays almost every day. 

January 11, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Hot2Pot
Reviewed by Hot2Pot
Pros: Great dual purpose birds, very pretty, come in Light, Dark and Buff varieties
Cons: Since they are large, they eat a lot

A wonderful breed for a back yard flock! I had a Light Brahma that followed me like a puppy. Good layers of big brown eggs. Occasionally broody, they are good mothers.

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Article: Brahma

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose
Comb: Pea
Broodiness: Average
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: Medium
Egg Size: Large
Egg Color: Light Brown

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Docile

Breed Colors / Varieties:

Light, Buff, Dark, Gold, Black, White, Blue, Buff Columbian,and Blue Columbian.

Breed Details:

I started breeding the standard Light Brahmas in spring of 2008. The Brahmas are a very friendly, docile breed. Neither one of my roosters have ever been aggressive with me. The hens are good layers of large brown eggs. So far, the Brahma chicks have been very easy to hatch, brood, and raise. This breed does very well in cold and hot weather. At around 7 weeks of age you can start to guess the genders of the chicks. At around 12 or so weeks of age you should know for sure the sexes of your chicks. The hens usually start laying around 5 months of age. My hens usually lay every other day.

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